Camping cabins near Comptche, California offer convenient shelter at elevations ranging from 380 to 850 feet in the coastal redwood region. Winter temperatures average 40-55°F while summer ranges from 50-75°F. Most cabin accommodations require 2-night minimum stays during peak summer season and close proximity to Highway 1 means fog can roll in quickly even on sunny days.
What to do
Beach access opportunities: Westport Beach RV Park provides direct beach access from cabin sites. "The beach is right there. You can see and or hear the waves crashing. Beautiful...will go again for sure," notes Randy J. from Westport Beach RV Park and Campground.
Paddling and water activities: Dolphin Isle Marina offers cabin stays with immediate water access. "It allows for easy access for paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming and seals, sea lions and other wildlife. Last night a 6 point deer walked past our site," shares a reviewer from Dolphin Isle Marina & RV Park.
Hiking through redwoods: Cabins at Jughandle Creek Farm serve as base camps for forest exploration. "There is a hiking path that takes you down to Jughandle Beach where you will find all kinds of tourists, animals, and great sand to play in or up to the pygmy redwood forest," notes Hayley K.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Hendy Woods State Park cabin areas offer separation from neighbors. "The campsite was very quiet. The space in our site was large and there was a good buffer with other sites. The trees also offered a lot of shade during the hot summer days," reports David G. from Hendy Woods State Park Campground.
Entertainment options: Manchester Beach KOA provides family-friendly activities each evening. "They have movies each night and have lots of trees for shade. No sprint cell signal but good WiFi," states Kristen M. from Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA.
Cabin temperature control: Most cabins include heating systems for coastal weather. "It's beautiful under the trees, with an excellent location to make beach access pretty convenient too. Being so close to the beach though, it gets COLD at night. We usually rent a cabin. The cabins have heaters which is definitely nice," explains April H.
What you should know
Varying cellular service: Cell reception differs dramatically between properties. "I was glad to get a spot for the two nights I stayed. The shower was cold, but I'll still give it all the stars," mentions Meg R., who also noted, "This is a lovely campground, but what really stood out was that I managed to get enough cell signal to work from my trailer. Even a video Zoom conference on at&t hotspot!"
Cabin reservation timing: Book 4-6 months ahead for summer weekends. Private cabin owners list through multiple channels, so check Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort and Caspar Beach first, then other providers.
Temperature fluctuations: Coastal cabins experience significant temperature changes. "The basic campsites were very small, next to a gross stream of water that is stagnant water. Wifi doesn't work. The beach is quite cool and close to Fort Bragg and Mendocino so the location is great," according to a visitor at Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Mendocino Redwoods Resort offers premium cabin experiences designed for children. "We stayed in one of the premium hot tub sites, where you get your very own hot tub. Highly recommend, my kids absolutely loved it and so did I!" notes a visitor from Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort.
Family programming: Several cabin properties run organized activities for children. "This is a great family campground. Bring your kids, plenty to do for them. No kids? Want to be at a quiet campground? Enjoy nature? Not here!" explains a reviewer at Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort.
Cabin sizing considerations: Most standard cabins accommodate 4 people comfortably. "We rented a cabin here back in October. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and their check-in area/shop had everything you needed if you forgot it. Our cabin was a five minute walk to the beach," shares Jordan P. from Westport Beach RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Cabin alternatives: Many RV parks offer cabins for non-RV owners. "It's a KOA. It's pretty much exactly what you might expect. Store/pool/hot tub. Perfect location to set up and use as a base of operations while you explore up and down the mendocino coast," explains an experienced traveler about Manchester Beach KOA.
Kitchen considerations: Cabin kitchens range from nonexistent to full facilities. "The HUGE kitchen with 3 electric stoves and several sinks and microwaves for camper use" at Manchester Beach KOA contrasts with more basic setups elsewhere.
Quiet hours: Most cabin areas enforce evening noise policies. "Amazingly enough, even with a full campground, everyone was respectful of quiet hours. Great campground host," reports Todd B. from Hendy Woods State Park.
